Explorer's Guide Illinois

Book excerpt: With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Chicago is indeed the crown jewel of Illinois, with its awe-inspiring cityscape, world-class museums and dining, and diverse neighborhoods, but don’t miss the other wonderful spots. Cruise the Mississippi in a riverboat; trace the history of Abe Lincoln; see the stunning Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Camp, canoe, swim, hike, fish, bike, or sail in the many park. Illinois's friendliness will make you feel right at home.